Game 5: White Sox (2-2) @ Tigers (0-4)
by The Wizard
on Apr 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers
Gavin Floyd vs. Dontrelle Willis
Time: 2:55 p.m. CT, TV: FOX, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)
Good Guys:
Name AVG HR RBI SB 1. N Swisher, CF .214 0 0 0 2. O Cabrera, SS .188 0 0 1 3. J Thome, DH .188 2 4 0 4. P Konerko, 1B .231 0 2 0 5. J Dye, RF .471 1 2 0 6. C Quentin, LF .333 1 2 0 7. J Crede, 3B .294 1 2 0 8. P Ozuna, 2B - - - - 9. T Hall, C - - - -
Bad Guys:
Name AVG HR RBI SB 1. C Thomas, CF .556 0 1 1 2. P Polanco, 2B .105 0 0 0 3. C Guillen, 1B .385 1 1 0 4. M Ordonez, RF .235 0 0 0 5. M Cabrera, DH .200 1 1 0 6. E Renteria, SS .222 0 1 0 7. I Rodriguez, C .250 0 2 0 8. J Jones, LF .091 0 1 0 9. B Inge, 3B .308 1 1 0
GO SOX!
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Wewease da Secwet Weapon!
/An American Tale
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT
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Pablo is batting 8th in an NL lineup today
he's gotta swing the bat with 2 outs an men on.
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by The Cheat on
Apr 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT
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Man,
We need to get swish out of lead-off.
by Swish30 on
Apr 5, 2008 1:41 PM CDT
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that is not correct.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT
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didn't he walk 3 times yesterday?
don't remember that happening last year.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT
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And put our "true leadoff hitter" there?
We don't have one.
by MarketMaker on
Apr 5, 2008 2:28 PM CDT
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yeah we do. Swish is perfect for that.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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refresh my memory?
was it last year or '06 that Willis threw batting practice to the Sox? Looked almost like he was just going thru the motions instead of pitching.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
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It was last year during interleague
He was "trying to take something off" of his pitches so he would have more control. He was still wild, and was eminently hittable.
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by The Cheat on
Apr 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT
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Seeing this lineup
reminds me why I don't think Ozuna belongs on this roster. You have to have a backup catcher, so although Hall sucks there isn't an easy solution there.
Ozuna, on the other hand, might be hurting us in more way than one. He is a minus hitter/defender, which in itself is detrimental, and if Alexei is gonna stay on the roster, than this should be a start for him at 2nd. Alexei needs at-bats. He looks like he might be overmatched right now, but I think he is still giving you equal production to Ozuna.
Besides, does anyone want to see the 8-9 of this order as Ozuna-Hall. Come on, that blows.
by MarketMaker on
Apr 5, 2008 2:39 PM CDT
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That intro by Swisher was hilarious
and I love the fact that he can get a walk after being down 0-2
"You might be impressed with your analysis, but I am not. Stop wasting my time." - Chris De Luca
by BoKnows on
Apr 5, 2008 2:59 PM CDT
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Much needed personality
back in the clubhouse.
AND some old fashioned (back in the '05 days) Sox Swagger.... :-)
by swishit on
Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM CDT
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That was a stupid call Ozzie
"You might be impressed with your analysis, but I am not. Stop wasting my time." - Chris De Luca
by BoKnows on
Apr 5, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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8 pitch walk
3 outs in 5 pitches
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by The Cheat on
Apr 5, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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Sox are 20-9 at Comerica since '05
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:06 PM CDT
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So how is Floyd looking?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:09 PM CDT
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Colin, this is on Fox. Can't you get it?
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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yeah but I just picked it up
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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I hope they're paying Steve Stone
enough to keep him. He's fabulous.
How good? You hardly notice Farmer.
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
by ballyb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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too old for an extension
his skills will only decline.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:13 PM CDT
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What are Bill James thoughts
re announcer's peak years?
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
by ballyb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:15 PM CDT
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he's on the right side of 60
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT
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Someone should tell Magglio
he ain't Sampson.
Needs to cut his mop...
by swishit on
Apr 5, 2008 3:12 PM CDT
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maybe he IS sampson!
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:13 PM CDT
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hehehe
perhaps in MIS mind anyway. :-)
One thing is certain: he will ALWAYS remember that greed cost him a ring (when he retires without one).
by swishit on
Apr 5, 2008 3:16 PM CDT
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Maggs played 82 games that year and slugged .436
we wouldn't have won a WS if he stayed, not to mention the money saved that allowed us to sign all the players we signed the offseason prior also not to mention the fact that he did what everyone in his position would do. There's no reason what so ever to hate on Maggs. He was a very good player who played hard for us.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT
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I'm not "hating" on Maggs...
always liked him.
Just think he made the wrong decision.
And it's only an opinion.
by swishit on
Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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he made the right choice for us as it turns out
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT
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that was a pair of nice deuces
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:13 PM CDT
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Well that wasn't so bad. Interesting that all three outs happened that way.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:14 PM CDT
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I'm not sure which is more shocking....
...these "best on paper" tiggers starting 0-4...
...or KC being on top in the central...
??
by swishit on
Apr 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT
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that's 3 FB, 1 LD and 1 GB right now
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT
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That was some kinda thrown from O-Cab
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT
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Whatta you think, Pete?
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
by ballyb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT
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well he wasn't going to get him anyway
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT
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I'm bad luck
turn on the game on to see three consecutive hits.
by BustedFlush on
Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT
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Floyd is throwing a lot of bad fastballs right now
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT
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Was that Cabrera's pathetic throw home?
Good God.
by SSH2005 on
Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT
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Pablo not getting that 06 luck
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT
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We sure do like to pop it up to the left side of the infield
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT
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Joe got his out of the infield anyway
but that's 5 in 5 games
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT
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that goatee looks glued on
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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It looks like he fell down at the beach with a wet chin.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT
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what is he at, 7 walks now?
that could easily be more than IRod has for the next two seasons
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Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT
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3 yesterday and 2 today
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT
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And Swish walks...
again.
And a Moneyball reference.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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Swisher bleached his beard like Jenks?
Wow, that is ugly looking.
by SSH2005 on
Apr 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT
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heinous
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT
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It's so blonde it actually looks fake.
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Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT
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worse than that
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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made a nice play ranging glove side
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT
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Hey!
That one was to the RIGHT side of the infield.
Now we're getting fancy.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT
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cabrera doesn't have joe's power
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT
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he's got a PhD in pop ups
Joe Crede, DPO
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT
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WTF? Do Swish and Hall have
masking tape on their chins?
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT
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It's double sided and they dipped them in dog fur
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT
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anyone notice the total absence of Floyd's slider?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT
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was that it?
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
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Apr 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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nah that was the curve
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT
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That was very nearly a triple.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
by Hazymania on
Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT
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What's worse?
Magglio's hair or Swisher's facial hair?
by vince_ on
Apr 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT
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the latter by a mile
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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You mean
the latter by the length of Mag's hair?
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Apr 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT
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I don't like Gavin's mechanics
Makes sure that everything he misses goes up and in
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT
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me either. Got a tuneup and still spewing smoke.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on
Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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you hear that old guys?
make sure your heart is healthy enough to take Viagra. Bally, WU and Burb: you guys be careful out there.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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Though if you play in a bluegrass band you'll be fine.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
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Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT
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tried it once, got caught in my throat:
had a stiff neck all weekend.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
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Apr 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT
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at last you didn't mistake it for a suppository
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT
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the other half of that joke is
you'd have the posture of a 20 year old
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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hey alright he tried to go oppo there
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT
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The fix is on!
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
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Apr 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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cmon JD stay hot
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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just think if we had Fields coming up after CQ
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:56 PM CDT
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When's the last time WIllis threw a strike?
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
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Apr 5, 2008 3:56 PM CDT
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I think that counts
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:58 PM CDT
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Shit
good rip CQ
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:58 PM CDT
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Stupid game of inches
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM CDT
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From almost a 3-run homer to a double play...
That's baseball.
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Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM CDT
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That's the second time this year
the Q has crushed a 3-1 pitch foul, only to GIFDP on 3-2
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by The Cheat on
Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM CDT
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you still think so?
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by The Cheat on
Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT
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Getting no hit by Willis
Embarrassing
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Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM CDT
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not really
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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I hate FOX so much.
Like I want to watch the Dodgers and Padres.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM CDT
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plus you get blacked out right?
that's such BS
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT
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"something else steroids can do to a guy's body"
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM CDT
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Good job JD.
GOOD JOB JD.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM CDT
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Hell YEAH!
That was great.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT
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Get fucking Owens in that outfield.
IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT
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CQ is really turning into a favorite of mine
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT
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CQ threw Renteria out
at first, from left. On a tagup
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Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM CDT
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Renteria actually jogged back to first.
What an idiot.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM CDT
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Q double off reteria at first
after catching a ball deep in LF (about 10 feet short of the track) threw the ball on teh fly to Kong
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Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM CDT
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Eenteria on first went half way on a flyball to left and CQ unleashes his cannon to double him up
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:05 PM CDT
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woah
Q must have the cannon upgrade from BaseWars.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM CDT
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I've rewached it three times
that's an amazing fucking throw
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Amazing throw.
But you notice Renteria on the trot back, right?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:08 PM CDT
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Yeah
but that that accuracy is still really impressive
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Apr 5, 2008 4:08 PM CDT
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does it matter?
that throw right there will be keeping runners honest for the rest of the year.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."
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Apr 5, 2008 4:10 PM CDT
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Sure, and Renteria may have been safe had he hustled...
but that's not the point. The point is that it shows that we now have a LF'er who has a great arm. No garbage Podsednik or Owens arms.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:10 PM CDT
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Gavin may not be doing great
but not even having a hit off Willis is inexcuseable
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Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM CDT
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we've had good at bats
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:11 PM CDT
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Really Gavin?
Where the hell is that slider? My projection was contingent upon the single pitch he had that actually moves away from right handed batters. He looks like last year with somehwat simpler mechanics, but he's still only throwing his fastball for a strike. Ugh ugh ugh ugh.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM CDT
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Should have signed Bartolo Colon...
he's touching 95 - 96 MPH in some minor league starts with the Red Sox AAA team.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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I believe he's not toast when I see it.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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same gun as masset?
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."
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Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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No idea but here's the link...
Bartolo Colon faced just one batter over the minimum in five scoreless innings Thursday for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Colon hit 95 and 96 mph on the guy in the game against Indianapolis. Clay Buchholz's margin for error is getting smaller by the day. If Colon remains successful, the Red Sox will have to give him a look at the back of their rotation.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:16 PM CDT
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i never believe mph
in an article, especially about minor league games. heck, i never believe it on tv.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."
by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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Pablo
You're the number 8 hitter. You don't bunt in front of the pitcher
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Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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The Weapon better not be bunting here
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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How do you not make it to second on that,
even if you are Joe Crede against Pudge?
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Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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Maybe...
the Sox should just stop swinging until Willis proves that he can throw strikes on a consistent basis.
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this is correct
we shouldn't be swinging until we see a strike
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:14 PM CDT
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Nothing until strike 2
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Apr 5, 2008 4:16 PM CDT
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and Toby shouldn't swing at all
take the walk or the looking K
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Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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I was going to say that but then I thought about Joe Crede hitting with two strikes
he's got a doctorate
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Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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We have to lead the world in
GIDP thus far
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Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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Toby is going after Joe's team lead
This backup catcher situation has to be driving Jim nuts.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:15 PM CDT
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Toby doesn't have enough talent...
to be sporting the bleached beard like Jenks and Swisher.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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no one has enough talent for that
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Apr 5, 2008 4:18 PM CDT
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didn't work
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM CDT
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Is there anywhere else
that an Ozuna-Hall batting order could exist?
IN the MLB?
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That a cutter or a change? 83 and looks like it goes in a bit
I think Swish might be a real CF
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by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:20 PM CDT
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wow, excellent play by Swisher there. He got a very good jump.
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i still think he's fine out there
with his bat, he makes up for it, if he even is below average. better than the other options.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM CDT
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He's been breaking back on everything
in these first few games.
It was good play, right over his head. The bigger test will be to see if he adjusts to get good breaks like that on balls hit in front of him as well.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM CDT
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right over the head...
is IMO the hardest to catch. Open up your hips the wrong way and you're screwed. It's easy to look good in big outfields sometimes, but I thought that was a pretty tough play that he made look pretty routine.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT
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The basket catch in LCF looked pretty effortless as well
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Apr 5, 2008 4:26 PM CDT
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that's somethng the fielding metrics don't do right?
Account for the value of the balls caught or not caught? Probably wouldn't be that hard to incorporate either. Based on balls with the same approximate velo, angle and park, what were the results of those batted balls.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM CDT
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Floyd would be fine
if he could get Inge out.
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Mr. 290 OBP is a tough out
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Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM CDT
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This commercial is speaking to my soul
thanks iPhone!
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Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM CDT
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I'm not usually an early adapter in technology
but I'm glad I jumped on the iPhone right away.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:33 PM CDT
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Above...
I was in no way trying to underscore the amazing throw by Quentin. That's why the subject line said "amazing throw".
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on
Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM CDT
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you fence sitter!
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Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT
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Call me Larry.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT
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you added a qualifier to "amazing throw"
intent or not, you don't add qualifiers if you don't want to do that.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT
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Point being...
nobody but me mentioned that it shouldn't have even been an out.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT
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Because it wouldn't have mattered either way...
The point is that Quentin has an extremely strong and accurate arm.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM CDT
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uh huh
why is it that quentin and dye can't switch? but i digress.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM CDT
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Fucking tedious.
No wonder this place is getting 500 comments for every game. I walk over type up something quick to point out that dude shouldn't've been out despite an amazing throw, and this is what happens. Stop being so fucking tedious. AMAZING THROW. Jesus.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM CDT
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why would you want a diuretic in your system when you've got 500 laps in front of you?
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by colintj on
Apr 5, 2008 4:24 PM CDT
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it's not like they can't pee
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Apr 5, 2008 4:26 PM CDT
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I have never ever considered this aspect of racing before
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Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM CDT
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We better not give up a Hideo Nomo no-hitter...
where Dontrelle gives up 9 walks.
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worried about the vaunted tigers pen?
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Apr 5, 2008 4:26 PM CDT
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Dock Ellis style 9 walk no-no.
On DRUGZ.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM CDT
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wasn't he on mescaline when he did that?
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Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM CDT
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I thought it was acid.
I guess it might've been mescaline, I don't know.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM CDT
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that is totally awesomely insane
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Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM CDT
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6th consecutive walk for Swisher in this series.
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ha
I remember when Alverez came over and pitched that 5BB no hitter in his first start with the Sox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT
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Willis fucking sucks. We should have scored 5 runs by now.
He can't even hit the plate.
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If anyone swings before Willis throws a strike...
...I would call that decision questionable.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM CDT
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Bonds' BB record in jeopardy.
Swisher really DOES bring the excitement
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM CDT
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perhaps
Swisher can lead by example and show this team that having good place discpline and walking is a good thing.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM CDT
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Put in Grilli!
Go with Grilli Leyland!
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Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM CDT
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NICE!
Thome hits an excuse me oppo that he got on the barrell.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM CDT
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Grilli Grilli Grilli!
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thome is really fucking with us
"i should sit against lefites, huh. shows what you putzes know."
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM CDT
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seriously. What's he slugging against LHP so far? Like.550?
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Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM CDT
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Predictions.
How many more will the Sox score here - 2nd and 3rd, no outs?
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM CDT
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they'll walk paulie
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Apr 5, 2008 4:34 PM CDT
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It's not often...
that a pitcher who's given up one hit through 5+ gets pulled.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:33 PM CDT
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look at the pitch count, though
and obviously the walks. he's looked like shit and has gotten real, real lucky.
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by larry on
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could easily be 5-3 now
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Apr 5, 2008 4:35 PM CDT
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get the sure out
they've got a lead. and he's moving away from the plate so the throw is more difficult. better to get an out instead of throwing it away.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:36 PM CDT
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spcially since they don't cede the lead if it scores
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Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM CDT
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Getting to their bullpen first is a big win
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is it really first?
we're very likely to see our pen in the bottom half. though their pen seems more suspect than ours.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM CDT
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I like the plate patience our lineup is showing.
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some of the talk was maybe for real
obviously swish helps but i know how our guys would have looked against willis last year. hope it holds up.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM CDT
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hahah
The Tigers' bullpen is just horrible right now with no rodney and no zumaya. Come on Carlos!
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Stone earlier.
"Like I always say, you walk 7 batters and they're going to score a run."
Ha Ha.
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
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fucking love quentin
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by larry on
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i've decided
new mancrush.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:39 PM CDT
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I call no bitch.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:41 PM CDT
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no question
even the sox might feel the same way. house organ scott merkin was on the score before the game saying jerry owens has gone from being guaranteed a starting spot when he comes back to just being in the outfield mix.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:41 PM CDT
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really? That's so reassuring to hear.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM CDT
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Thom Brennaman loves Quentin.
and so do I. Q-dog can't lose his starting job to fucking Owens. No way.
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owens should be the furthest thing from everyone's mind at this point
BA + quentin >>>> owens + quentin. playing owens more than sparingly is right up there with carrying masset over wasserman.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM CDT
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wow
tigers just giving it to us. Great job by quentin, great job going right back up the middle.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:39 PM CDT
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with this game
CQ just might have punched BA's ticket to AAA
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hopefully it's alexei's
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Apr 5, 2008 4:41 PM CDT
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It'll be Anderson.
if the Sox had any interest in keeping Anderson up, he'd have gotten a plate appearance by now.
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not sure about that
i thought he'd be used almost exclusively in a defensive and PR role. probably a 50/50, though.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT
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It has to be Anderson, right? We would have too many outfielders.
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if alexei isn't starting and we see him as a real player and asset
he needs swings
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Apr 5, 2008 4:46 PM CDT
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BA's value is as a defensive replacement
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Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT
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hopefully
Quentin has punched his way into everday LF for the foreseeable future.
Nice! Beautiful inning here.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM CDT
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I'm saying it now,
the '08 Tigers will be the '07 Sox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM CDT
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Nah
They won't have the worst offense in the league, I'd be shocked if they finished anything less middle of the road in RS.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:41 PM CDT
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I'm talking about perhaps being the most underachieving team in baseball
Not that they won't be good, but not nearly as good as they should be. And I'm going to chalk it up more to injuries and the bullpen than anything else. I agree, they won't come anywhere near struggling as much as we did last year.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT
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depth and replacement level PA/IP are going to get to them on such an old team
but Dombrowski made the right move. It was now or never for this team.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM CDT
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i think that is an exaggeration
but i think the that the people who were calling them a lock are probably seeing questions mount.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:47 PM CDT
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Stone talking about when Owens come back.
"Quentin doesn't want to be the one sent down."
'08-to-date --- 1 triple to RF against the Sox.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM CDT
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fuck owens
Owens has no place on this team right now. BA provides a better 4th outfield option because he can actually play a good CF. If Carlos goes down for Owens I might just give up on this team.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM CDT
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relax, slugger
Q won't be going anywhere if he hits like this.
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by larry on
Apr 5, 2008 4:44 PM CDT
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we kinda fear/loathe JO round these parts I'd say
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Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM CDT
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that's fine
but Q is pretty obviously not on the short list to go down.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM CDT
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I would have sat Ozuna down there
the lefty has been chased. Time to get Ramirez some ABs and PT at 2B
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he and AJ should be in
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Pierzynski needs...
a day off now and again. Catchers need at least one day off a week.
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so last tuesday and next tuesday aren't enough?
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i would give AJ a full day of rest
maybe i'm being irrationally confident, but i think we'll tack on a few more and the pen is looking good.
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i would have released ozuna there
but i digress.
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lol
I've seen guys when I was playing in college get pulled in the middle of an inning, but christ that would add a whole new level!
"ozuna, your'e DFA'ed! Hit the showers and pack your bags! NO, check that, just pack.
Wow, who is this guy on the mound...
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if anyone would do it
it's ozzie and KW. though not with ozuna of course.
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Rauch and Tracey were close
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nah
guys with options like that wouldn't get released. there have been a few other players, though, that i could have seen it happening to.
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Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM CDT
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that's just how pissed Ozzie was
did we get anyone decent for Rauch? Sure could have used him last year
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.